PIERCING AFTERCARE:

Let’s start with two very important things to remember:

DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PIERCING. The only time you will touch your piercing is when you are cleaning it, and you will first wash your hands.

DO NOT REMOVE YOUR JEWELRY. New piercings can shrink the moment jewelry is removed, making it painful or impossible to get it back in.

IF YOUR JEWELRY IS NOT CLEAN WHEN YOU COME IN we will refuse change/jewelry upgrade service.

AVERAGE HEALING TIMES:

BRIDGE: 3–4 months
EAR LOBE: 3-4 months
EAR CARTILAGE: 6–9 months
EYEBROW: 3–4 months
LIP: 3–4 months
NOSTRIL: 6–9 months
NIPPLE: 8-12 months
NAVEL: 6–9 months
SEPTUM: 2–3 months
TONGUE: 2-4 months
VERTICAL LABRET: 3–4 months

What is normal during the healing process:

• Bleeding, bruising, and/or swelling are fairly common with a new piercing.

• Some tenderness or discomfort in the area of a new piercing can be expected for several days or longer. Discoloration (redness) and itching during healing process are also fairly common.

• Secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) is part of the healing process and is to be expected. It is liquid when it leaves the body but dries into “crusties.”

• Piercings will go through “ups and downs” while healing. They may seem healed for a while, and then regress. The key is to continue your cleaning routine throughout initial healing time.

• Jewelry should not be expected to rotate or move freely in most piercings, even after healing.

• Most piercings will shrink or close very quickly if the jewelry is removed, so if you like your piercing it is vital to LEAVE YOUR JEWELRY IN AT ALL TIMES!

PLEASE AVOID:

• Avoid touching your piercing, except when you are cleaning it.

• Avoid oral contact or contact with other people’s body fluids.

• Avoid using any aftercare products or ointments that were not suggested by your piercer.

• Avoid getting lotions and/or makeup in or around your piercing.

• Avoid pools, hot tubs, lakes, rivers, etc. Using a waterproof, breathable bandage (such as Saniderm) is a viable option for some piercings.

IN-DEPTH INFORMATION:

There is more to cover than what we have gone over here. Please feel free to download our aftercare brochure for a complete illustration of aftercare pertaining to specific piercings:

• Download H&C Piercing Aftercare Brochure If you have any questions about your new piercing, feel free to call or stop by the shop. We are always happy to address your questions.

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